u/DirectionEven8976

Hi,

It's been more than six months since I applied for citizenship (reached six months period on April 27th). 5 weeks ago I emailed further inquiries for an update and was told that my application was accepted and that they would be sending the certificate to the council soon, still haven't received any atlas email. The problem is that I need to change flat, my landlord decided to increase rent and I need to cut my costs, so I am planning to move in with a friend. The problem is that I am waiting for the certificate to arrive but it just doesn't. Any information on this? Should I stay put?

I am going back to my home country (Portugal) in the upcoming months. I have a sipp with vanguard where I consolidated pensions from previous employers, it has around 60K and is invested in FTSE Global All Cap Index Fund Accumulation. I can't take move my pension because Portugal is not QROPS. I am planning to transfer the sipp to t212 and start withdrawing in about 15/16 years (I am 42). I have a bank account with bank of Scotland which I am hoping I can keep.

Does this seem like a reasonable plan?